AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-02 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 28 items from 4 sources; Japan, 8 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en SEMICON Taiwan 2026: Samsung stacks memory directly on GPUs; zHBM delivers up to 8x performance and cuts thermal resistance by up to 90%, while HBM5 is also unveiledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412317Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:57:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At SEMICON Taiwan 2026, Samsung Electronics unveiled its next-generation 3D memory architecture, zHBM, which stacks memory directly above GPUs. It aims to boost performance by 8 times and reduce thermal resistance by 90%. The move breaks through the limits of traditional 2.5D packaging, signaling the arrival of a true 3D era for AI memory and having far-reaching implications for the global semiconductor industry. SEMICON Taiwan 2026: Memory accounts for more than 75% of AI server BOM costs; Google proposes hardware and software solutions to break the “memory wall”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412318Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:50:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding earnings briefing: CEO says next year’s dividend will top this year’s NT$1.1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412319Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:47:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding President Lin Wei-chun said at an earnings briefing that next year’s dividend would be higher than this year’s NT$1.1, reflecting merger synergies and financial stability. 新光人壽’s TIS ratio is 125%–130%, and its market capitalization has topped NT$1 trillion. 吳慷仁孫儷《危險關係》輸了！2026最強陸劇TOP10冠軍是它：歷史劇天花板、評價力壓《生命樹》封神https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407526Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Is it too late to get in? Young people rush to open brokerage accounts as failed settlements hit a record; financial channel warns of a possible repeat of the “youth housing loan trap”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407528Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:44:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Stock investing has surged in Taiwan, particularly among younger people, and failed settlements have hit a record high. 財経メディア has warned of a recurrence of a large-scale incident like 「青安養套殺」. SEMICON Taiwan 2026: A front-row look at chipmaking! Dream Fab brings together 10 companies, including ASML, to build a miniature wafer fabhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407529Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:32:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At SEMICON Taiwan 2026, Dream Fab—a recreation of semiconductor manufacturing processes developed in collaboration by ASML and 10 other companies—made its debut. The educational exhibit lets students and overseas visitors experience the realities of the industry, with the aim of making Taiwan’s semiconductor industry more visible and developing talent. SEMICON Taiwan 2026: As AI packaging interconnects shrink, chemical materials determine yields; LCY’s new etchant achieves a 99% yield in customer testshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407530Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:25:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒At SEMICON Taiwan 2026, LCY Advanced Materials unveiled several wet chemicals for advanced packaging. A new etchant achieved a 99% yield in customer tests, highlighting a technological breakthrough in AI and HBM packaging. MediaTek gets a boost: Can Taiwan stocks keep gaining? Experts analyze the outlook: “This sector” has long-term growth potentialhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407531Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:08:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s stock market has surged, while speculation about NVIDIA investing in 聯發科 has drawn attention. The future prospects of CPO technology and capital spending trends in 2028 will be key going forward. Foreign investors make an unusual “massive sweep” of active ETFs to signal support for Taiwan stocks? Ruan Mu-hua reveals a surprising answer: This is arbitrage, not buyinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407532Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:04:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks surged 820 points today, and foreign investors’ heavy net buying of active ETFs prompted market speculation that they were bullish on the outlook. But expert Ruan Mu-hua said it was actually an arbitrage trade, not an investment move, with changes in units outstanding—not discounts—as the key factor. NVIDIA and MediaTek join forces! Expert says AI demand has “spread to traditional industries”: This sector is the new growth driver for Taiwan’s GDPhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407398Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:49:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒U.S. company NVIDIA invested $3.5 billion in Taiwanese semiconductor company 联发科, as growing AI demand spilled over into traditional industries. The investment could become a new engine of growth for Taiwan’s economy, and the market reacted strongly. Compensation claims launched over Tainan magnesium-aluminum scrap explosion! Woman fraud suspect involved in the case returns to Taiwan to explain; neighborhood chief may again be named as a civil defendanthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407399Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:43:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒An explosion involving magnesium-aluminum scrap in Tainan’s Annan District injured 15 people and damaged multiple homes. The city government has launched collective compensation claims; the neighborhood chief has been detained, while the main suspect is at large. The case involves a fraud suspect and shell companies, raising concerns about public safety and environmental management. 聯發科1人得道，誰準備跟著「升天」？專家點名：2大族群有望被帶動https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407400Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:37:58 +0900Taiwan風傳媒聯發科因獲輝達35億美元投資，股價跳空漲停至4315元，市場看好其AI發展前景，有望帶動台股權值股與IC設計族群。 Largest Italian parliamentary delegation in history arrives! Lai Ching-te thanks Taiwan-friendly lawmakers for speaking up for Taiwan over the yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407401Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:20:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The deputy speaker of Italy’s Senate led the largest parliamentary delegation in history to visit Taiwan. Lai Ching-te thanked the delegation for its long-standing support for Taiwan’s international participation and stressed the importance of deepening democratic and industrial cooperation. 聯發科漲停是一日行情？專家曝衝高原因不只是輝達：新賽道的核心玩家https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407402Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:17:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒聯發科因輝達投資35億美元可轉債並深化合作，股價漲停至4315元。分析師認為此為6G時代啟動的長期訊號，非短期行情。 Is labor minister Hung Sun-han’s mainland visit a major breakthrough in cross-strait ties? Scholar speaks frankly: Without the “secret password,” there will be no official contact across the Straithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407403Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:05:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan Labor Minister 洪申翰 will attend an APEC human resources development meeting in Nanjing, China, on September 21. It will be the first ministerial-level visit to China under the 賴清德 administration and has drawn attention as a possible sign of easing cross-strait tensions, but it is not considered a resumption of official dialogue in the absence of 九二共识. Elementary school building transformed into public childcare center! Gangshan Houhong center opens; citywide total reaches 75, with a target of 88 by year-end to create a “one-stop childcare and education” systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407539Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government has converted an unused building at Houhong Elementary School into a public childcare center for 32 children aged 0 to 2. It is the city’s 75th public childcare center, advancing a policy of “one public childcare center per elementary school district” and strengthening support for families. Reclaimed water projects earn top central-government rating for 3 years running! Kaohsiung supplies 83,000 tons daily, with another 105,000 tons to come from Qiaotou and Nanzihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407543Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung’s reclaimed water projects have received top marks in central government evaluations for three consecutive years. Existing facilities supply 83,000 tons a day, while new plants in Qiaotou and Nanzi will add another 105,000 tons, strengthening water resilience for industry and supporting sustainable development. Young people rally in Daliao! Chang Yao-chung accompanies 4 neighborhood chief candidates to register, building a new force for local servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407545Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:39:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Council candidate Chang Yao-chung accompanied four young neighborhood chief candidates as they completed their registrations, demonstrating young people’s determination to enter grassroots politics and bring new momentum to Daliao. Only 1 of Yuku Pumping Station’s 3 pumps is operating normally! Chiu Yi-ying inspects flood damage and urges faster improvements, aiming for review in September and equipment upgrades next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407548Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Heavy rain caused 2 of the 3 pumps at Yuku Pumping Station in Kaohsiung’s Alian District to fail, leaving only 1 operational. Legislator Chiu Yi-ying urged the city government to speed up its improvement plan, aiming for approval in September and equipment upgrades next year. BMX racing experience event to be held at Youme Town Fukuyama on September 12 (Saturday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412377Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:04:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES Former lovers, and once-married couples—. A new series for adults begins: Prime Original romance reality show “Love Transit 35+” to stream exclusively on Prime Video from 20:00 on October 22 (Thursday).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407459Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:03:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES Singer-songwriter 佐々木恵梨’s new song “Goodbye To You” begins streaming today on download and streaming services.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407464Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice regarding the cancellation of WPT TOKYO 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407463Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Making reuse more accessible! Holding “8/8 Reuse Day—Connecting Smiles, Giving Strength to the Future,” a reuse experience event where elementary school students and their parents can learn while having fun.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407462Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES セカンドストリート、菅田将暉さんを新CMに起用。「売る、買う、巡る。セカスト」古着好きでおなじみの菅田さんが新キャラクターに就任！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407461Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Shifting to a “push-based” recruitment site through an advertising strategy that leverages recruitment videoshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407460Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Space Seed Holdings pays a courtesy visit to the Regional Development Planning Agency of the Gorontalo Provincial Government in Indonesia.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407415Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:50:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES Apple’s $4.5 trillion empire gets a new leader! Ternus takes over and faces 3 major challengeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412257Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Apple is entrusting its management to John Ternus, its 2nd CEO since the company’s founding. The transition comes as the $4.5 trillion company faces the 三 challenges of AI, supply chains and next-generation products, drawing the attention of investors and the market. Oil’s escape route through the Strait of Hormuz revealed! Oil moved in ship-to-ship transfers as Asian buyers agree to pay a premiumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407466Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:00:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Middle Eastern oil-producing countries are expanding ship-to-ship-to-ship transfers to avoid risks in the Strait of Hormuz. Asian buyers are paying premiums, and shipping volumes are showing signs of recovery. This is important for stabilizing energy supplies. Can the Fed focus on fighting inflation? U.S. July job openings rise to 7.27 million as labor market holds steadyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407467Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:30:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. job openings in July edged up to 7.27 million, while layoffs declined, but companies’ hiring activity fell sharply. The labor market remains in a state of “low hiring, low firing,” creating conditions for the Federal Reserve to focus on fighting inflation. Auto market: August sales fall below 30,000 for a nearly six-month low; Q4 gradually gains momentumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407468Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:18:42 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan’s new-car sales in August totaled 29,222, their lowest level in half a year. The main factor was the effect of the 7th lunar month, but a recovery in Q4 is expected. 和泰車 and 裕日車 are accelerating the rollout of new models. Fed rate-hike pressure returns! U.S. manufacturing expands for 8th straight month, but new orders slow and costs remain highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407338Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:40:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. manufacturing expanded for the 8th consecutive month in August, but new orders slowed and cost pressures persisted. Amid growing concerns about Federal Reserve rate hikes, tensions in the Middle East and tariffs are affecting supply chains. Germany says Russia plotted attack on Leipzig airport; to close Russian consulate in Bonnhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2412378Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:18:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Eurozone inflation hits nearly 3-year high in August; European stocks close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407670Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:29:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Senior officials from 歐盟 oppose normalizing Russia's participation in G20 meetings, saying the time has not comehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407465Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:10:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Sep. 2: Can 5 minutes of morning sunlight wake you up better than coffee? Stanford experts teach you how to reset your body clock - Heho Healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260902-00/index-en.html#n2407636Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:10:00 +0900TaiwanHeho健康